These Kerastase Products Do All the Work (So You Can Just Have Good Hair)
January 1 | 5 minute read
Words by Team MECCA
Originally published on | July 30
In an era-defined by trends that come and go fast and furiously, there’s something to be said for legacy brands that do their thing and do that thing well. Developing science-backed formulas since 1964, Kérastase revolutionised the French hair routine beyond the classic rinse, wash, repeat, developing targeted products (for frizzy to thinning, and everything in between) that actually care for hair, not just clean it.
Truly transformative – read on to discover the most-loved Kérastase products responsible for MECCA HQ’s newfound hair swish.
Genesis
For: Oily, thin hair that falls due to breakage
Finding more hair on the shoulders of your new black cardigan than on your head? With Edelweiss Native Cells and Ginger Root, Kérastase’s Genesis is the antidote to breakage. Targeting scalp and strands, the range helps minimise hair fall, promoting healthier, stronger hair (and delivering results).
With a shampoo for thick, and thin hair - you can start strengthening from the shower. The Reconstructing Anti-Hairfall Hair Mask treats all hair types to intensive repair, while the Fortifying Serum helps to anchor hair at the root and strengthens hair and scalp, all while minimising breakage.
Première
For: Deeply damaged hair that’s on the dull side
Gone OTT on heat, colour, or both? Damaged hair can invite excess calcium absorption from water, causing dry-feeling, brittle lengths. Utilising citric acid (a helpful alpha-hydroxy acid), Première helps to eliminate this calcium buildup and restores hair’s softness. Meanwhile, amino acids and peptides fill and repair the hair’s surface.
If you’re already attached to your shampoo and conditioner, the Decalcifying Repairing Pre-Shampoo Treatment works pre-wash, letting you reap the repair benefits before things get wet. The Première Repairing Hair Mask helps to repair damage now (think silky-to-the-touch hair), and shields against damage in the future, too.
Chroma Absolu
For: Colour treated hair that needs some extra TLC
Like turning up the saturation on a photo filter, Chroma Absolu prevents colour fading while protecting and nourishing colour-treated hair. Focusing on porosity, frizz and oxidation, this range keeps colour salon fresh, reinforcing your hair’s resilience from the inside, out.
The revolutionary Soin Acide High Shine Treatment seals the hair’s surface to lock in colour and dramatically enhance shine for glassy results. Meanwhile, the Chroma Absolu Heat Protectant makes sure you can use your favourite tools (up to 220ºc!) without compromising on your colour.
Blond Absolu
For: Blondes who don’t want to be brassy
Blondes may have more fun, but they are also more prone to brassiness. Blond Absolu packs a purple pigment punch to keep blondes bright. Maintain your tone with the Blond Absolu shampoo and conditioner, formulated with hyaluronic acid to keep hair hydrated and colour corrected. When in need of serious tone-transformation, the Ultra-Violet Purple Hair Mask gets hair there in five minutes.
Elixir Ultime
For: Anyone who wants to amp up the shine
Nourish, tame, seal-split ends and protect against heat damage in one single step. Elixir Ultime is well… the ultimate hair elixir! Blending three precious oils (argan, marula and camellia), it functions as a hair multi-tasker. A dry oil (that won’t weigh you down), use it as a pre-shampoo treatment, heat protectant or finishing oil for smooth strands (that smell great, too!)
Nutritive
For: Hair that feels dry… even when it’s wet
With plant-based proteins and niacinamide (yes, the superstar ingredient in your favourite skincare) to strengthen your hair’s barrier, Nutritive is your straw hair antidote, hydrating and leaving it hydrated, supple and ultra-soft.
Quenching hair overnight is the 8H Magic Serum, which blends 5 hair-loving vitamins to help reverse the effects of daily environmental aggressors. Ends in need of some extra attention? Nutri-Supplement Split Ends Serum is like a second-life-giving superfood smoothie for split ends, locking in nutrition.
Chronologiste
For: When you want a time machine for your hair
Chronologiste is your youth-restoring hair system, helping to combat visible signs of ageing from your scalp to your ends. This indulgent range is packed with the plumping ingredients your skin loves, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, that boost bounce and volume.
The Intense Regenerating Hair Mask uniquely delivers the key Chromologiste ingredients to restore a youthful lustre to ends, and nourish the scalp. Thermique Régénérant keeps hair’s shine and strength through blow-drying and heat styling, sealing hair’s cuticles to prevent damage and control frizz for 24 hours.
Curl Manifesto
For: Anyone considering the ‘curly girl’ routine
Curl Manifesto lets you conjure up your dream curls, while meeting the needs for wavy, curly and coily hair. Nourishing manuka honey and ceramides work to define curls with hydration that won’t weigh them down. Plus, frizz is kept at bay, too, with the range’s anti-humidity properties!
Crème de Jour is your daily curl definer, that keeps frizz down and curls bouncy and refined (oh, and protects from heat damage, too!). Need to revive curls quickly? Reach for the Hydrating Nutrition Mask, delivering deep nourishment for when curls are feeling dry and depleted.
